audit apprentice Review

by KPMG

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

when on an engagement you speak to clients frequently when needed, you have your own tasks set daily, you complete work on different IT platforms, you have loads of contact with managers, partners and other apprentices and collegues to help guide you when stuck.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

i have completed my AAT level 3 almost and gained a greater knowledge on excel and how to navigate it - alongside gaining a better understanding of auditing, what it is and what it involves.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme as my team is very nice and welcoming and always willing to answer any questions i have, i have been exposed to different enviornments which has allowed me to build on a number of personal skills and its a lot of fun!

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

it is very organised in sense on teaching and exams and when it comes to work we have our busy seasons where youre told what is expected of you early on so nothings a shock when you may have to work a weekend or a long day.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

we recieve support with anything we may need and asking for help is encouraged

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

we are given a set number of days with a teacher and then once that is over you can email them or contact the hub we work on to ask for help

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

it gives me a greater understanding of how things work behind closed doors

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

there are loads of groups you can join and online calls which allows you to mix with a range of people

8/10

9a. Would you recommend KPMG to a friend?

9b. Why?

They are a very supportive and welcoming firm - they show you how things work and introduce you to your team so you dont feel like an outsider - they let you meey other apprentices so you can build friendships within the firm and everyone is friendly and likes to chat.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to KPMG?

Be yourself and do your research